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Singapore Airlines A350 Suffers Suspected Tail Strike After Go-Around

Singapore Airlines has grounded one of its widebody aircraft following a suspected tail strike incident involving an Airbus A350-941 during a go-around at Singapore Changi Airport. The event occurred on January 24, 2026, during Flight SQ917, which was operating from Manila to Singapore. The aircraft involved, registered as 9V-SHW, executed a go-around on final approach into Changi Airport before…

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Air India and Singapore Airlines Sign Commercial Cooperation Framework

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, setting the groundwork for deeper collaboration and the potential development of definitive joint business agreements, subject to regulatory approvals. The agreement was signed in Mumbai on 16 January 2026 by Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines.

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Singapore Airlines Returns A380 To Dubai Route In 2026

Singapore Airlines Returns A380 To Dubai Route In 2026 as the carrier confirms the reintroduction of its flagship widebody on the high-demand Singapore–Dubai corridor, significantly increasing seat capacity and enhancing its premium product offering. The move reflects a strategic response to persistent slot constraints at Dubai International Airport while reinforcing Singapore Airlines’ competitive positioning on one…

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Singapore Airlines Prepares to Take Delivery of Boeing 737-8 MAX MSN 44262

Singapore Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its narrowbody fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44262 and registration 9V-MBT, will soon join the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.

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Boeing 777X Certification Likely Delayed To 2027

Boeing’s 777X program continues to face serious delays, with certification now unlikely before 2027—six years behind schedule and far past its original 2020 target. The prolonged setbacks have forced major airline customers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, to revisit their fleet strategies as international travel demand rebounds.

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Lufthansa Group Expands NDC With Singapore Airlines

The Lufthansa Group has announced a strategic expansion of its New Distribution Capability (NDC) program in partnership with Singapore Airlines, further cementing its leadership in modern airline retailing. Recognized by IATA as having the industry’s most advanced API, Lufthansa continues to position itself at the forefront of innovation in airline distribution.

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Singapore Airlines Prepares For Boeing 737-8 MAX Delivery

Singapore Airlines is preparing to expand its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, enhancing its regional operations across Asia. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44261 and registered as 9V-MBS, will join the airline’s growing fleet of MAX aircraft and strengthen its ability to serve short- and medium-haul destinations from its Singapore hub.

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Singapore Airlines Sees 59% Profit Drop Due to Air India Losses

Singapore Airlines has reported a sharp 59% decline in net profit for its first fiscal quarter, citing heavy losses from its equity stake in Air India, which has recently faced multiple challenges, including a fatal crash and broader operational turbulence. Net profit dropped to $404 million from $986 million during the same period last year.